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Volkswagen focuses on the North American market for its EV brands Volkswagen Group plans to launch 25 electric vehicle models in North America by 2030. The EV segment is growing, accounting for 8.5% of North American vehicle sales in January. However, the pace of growth is slowing, and more investment in charging infrastructure and government support will be needed. Volkswagen will add more EV models in the United States, including midsize and larger electric SUVs. The company aims to capture 10% of the U.S. market across all its brands by 2030. The Volkswagen group's North American EV lineup will expand in 2026 to include U.S.-made SUVs sold under the revived Scout brand. Joe White #icws #electricvehicles #charginginfrastructure #automotiveindustry https://lnkd.in/egzsZDG7

Most automakers, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Volkswagen, Rivian, and others, have announced plans to introduce #LowCost #EVs. However, if Kia Worldwide can launch the #EV3, priced around $30,000 this year, it will have most automakers beat. ?? #GM is launching the?#ChevyEquinoxEV?with prices as low as $34,995, yet that’s for the 1LT model, which is also expected out later this year. For now, the cheapest Equinox EV starts at $43,295. With the $7,500 tax credit, prices could fall to as low as $35,795. ?? #Volvo also launched the #EX30, starting at $34,950 in the #US and €36,590 in Europe. CEO Jim Rowan expects “tremendous growth” this year as the low-cost EV rolls out. ?? #Ford is planning a new #LowCost #EV platform to underpin a smaller electric pickup and #SUV. The first model is due out in 2026, and prices will start around $25,000. ?? #Rivian unveiled its smaller, cheaper?#R2 #ElectricSUV?last month. The electric SUV will start at around $45,000, with production slated for early 2026. ?? With GM and Nissan phasing out the current?Chevy Bolt EV?and LEAF models, two of the most affordable EVs in the US, #Kia has an opportunity to take advantage. ? ?? ? Electric Vehicle Association https://lnkd.in/gtDXz-Fh

Ford Motor Company announced a delay in the production start of its next-generation EVs at the BlueOval City EV campus in Tennessee, moving the initial kickoff from 2025 to a start in 2026. ?? This facility is expected to play a crucial role in manufacturing the upcoming Ford electric truck, speculated to be the Project T3 full-size EV pickup, which will eventually take over from the F-150 Lightning. Sales of Ford hybrids reached an all-time high in Q1 2024, revealing an increased preference for hybrids among consumers. ?? The company also revealed it is retiming the production of upcoming Ford EVs at its plant in Oakville, Ontario. Here, the automaker plans to construct next-generation three-row Ford electric vehicles, which will most likely include a three-row electric SUV. Ford has now rescheduled these vehicles’ launches from 2025 to 2027. ?? Learn more from Bill Pierce's story at the link below! ?? https://lnkd.in/gCwyfXFZ #ElectrifyNews #EV #Ford #FordEV #ElectricVehicles

As more strict restrictions on sourcing from US foreign entities of concern are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2024, only a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are eligible for a full or partial tax credit. Although the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle (EV) and electric utility vehicle (EUV) ended production in December 2023, the remaining in-stock models delivered after Jan. 1, 2024, are still eligible for the full credit of US$7,500. The Ford F-150 Lightning full-size pickup, in both standard and extended range, is eligible for the full US$7,500. Rivian’s R1S and R1T, both dual and quad motor versions, are eligible for a partial credit of US$3,750. From Tesla, certain versions of the Model 3 (Performance), Model X (Long Range), and Model Y (all-wheel drive, Performance and rear-wheel drive) are eligible for the full US$7,500 credit. Each of these is also dependent on the vehicle price; the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) limit for sedans is US$55,000; for a Tesla Model 3 Performance to be eligible, the MSRP of the specific vehicle must be below US$55,000. This is also true of the Chevrolet Bolt, although no versions of that vehicle exceed the price cap. For the F-150 Lightning, R1S and R1T, and Model X and Model Y to be eligible, the specific vehicle must have an MSRP below US$80,000. In terms of plug-in vehicles, the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), Ford Escape PHEV, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring are all eligible for tax credits. Of the PHEVs, only the Pacifica PHEV is eligible for a full US$7,500; the other PHEVs are eligible for only US$3,750 with the same price caps as battery electrics. The tax credits were part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; the act was designed to encourage investment into US manufacturing and supply chain sourcing, although sourcing eligibility does include manufacturing and assembly in Canada or Mexico as well as the United States. At the end of 2023, there were about 60 EVs available in the US, according to S&P Global Mobility registration data; excluding trim level differentiation, the new list includes only eight vehicles. About 13% of EVs available in early 2024 in the US are eligible for a tax credit on a purchase. There does remain a leasing credit that can be applied regardless of where a vehicle or its battery components are produced; the leasing credit can be had regardless of vehicle price or an individual’s income, both factors that affect a purchase. There are approximately 40 PHEVs available in the US; with only 6 eligible for at least some credit, which amounts to about 15% of PHEVs available. (S&P Global Mobility AutoIntelligence's Stephanie Brinley)

Revolutionizing Classic Vehicles with the Ford Motor Company E-Crate and Electric Conversions Imagine converting 10 classic cars a month—that’s 120 electric conversions a year. The Ford E-Crate motor, now priced at just $1,400 (big drop!), opens up endless possibilities for classic and full-size vehicles! Why the Ford E-Crate? 281 HP & 317 lb-ft of torque, now more affordable than ever! You can convert Chevy, Dodge, Toyota classics too! Conversion Costs: Parts: $15K - $23K (with the new E-Crate price!) Labor: $3.5K - $4.5K Total: $18K - $27K Pricing Strategy: Sell at $40K - $55K Monthly Revenue: $500K Annual Profit: $2.4M Caveat: Battery availability is evolving. Consistent supply can still be tricky right now! (Source) Excited about the future of EV conversions? Let’s connect! #FordEcrate #EVConversions #ClassicCars #ElectricVehicles #Chevy #Dodge #Toyota #AutomotiveInnovation #TechInAutomotive #CarRestoration #FutureOfTransport Ford Motor Company

Buyers shift to hybrids over EVs According to Business Insider, hybrids are the preferred choice for car buyers in 2024 and are expected to have higher sales growth than #electricvehicles. The head of the gas and #hybridvehicle division at Ford Motor Company told The Wall Street Journal that hybrids now have fewer compromises than their gasoline counterparts. Regarding appeal, hybrids are less expensive than #EVs, and many drivers are concerned about charging #electriccars. According to Edmunds data, the average cost of a hybrid in late 2023 was $42,500, while EVs cost around $60,500 and gasoline cars around $47,500. Cox Automotive predicts that hybrids will account for 14% of the 15.7 million new vehicles sold in the U.S. this year. W/ Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company (?????), General Motors

It Turns Out That EU Car Buyers Aren’t as Hot on EVs as Ford Had Hoped: American automakers have grappled with the rollercoaster ups and downs of EV demand domestically, but it appears they’re having an equally difficult time convincing Europeans. Ford recently backed off its goal to convert 100 percent of its sales to electrics on the Old Continent, noting that it would follow buyer demand and produce more hybrids or PHEVs. #car #cars #awesome

"Ford F-150 Lightning ? and Mustang Mach-E ?? retail customers are the first of any non-Tesla automaker to gain access to +15,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada." (Ford.com, Car&Driver, WSJ) "The 15,000+ available Tesla Superchargers more than double customer access to reliable DC fast charging on the BlueOval? ?? Charge Network with a required adapter for Tesla's NACS plugs. "Ford is saying thank you to its electric vehicle customers by making the Fast Charging Adapter available at no cost to new and existing customers enrolled in the BlueOval? Charge Network through June 30, 2024. Ford retail EV Owners (of 2021 - 2024 model EVs) are the first in the industry to have the opportunity to order the Fast Charging Adapter. "Starting July 1, customers must buy the adapter from Ford for $230. Ford's next generation of EVs will come equipped with NACS plugs from the factory, allowing them to use Superchargers natively." #wallstreetjournal #fordmotorcompany #tesla #caranddriver #madeintheusa #enpower #greentech #batterymanufacturing

Ford's dropping the price on their electric Mustang Mach-E SUV by up to $8,100. They want to boost sales because fewer folks bought them in January. The cheapest one is now under $40,000, and even the fancy version is over $7,000 cheaper! Ford is trying to sell more cars and give customers a good deal. They're doing this because some electric cars don't get a special tax credit anymore, so they're making them more affordable on their own. Adjusting to changes like Ford is what we do here at Cudd Realty. When home prices or interest rates change, we help our North Texas community to adapt, just like Ford's helping drivers switch to electric cars. It's all about giving value to our customers, no matter if it's a car or a house. Want to know more? Check out the complete story. And if this has you thinking about finding the best value in real estate, let's chat! Just give Michael Cudd a call or shoot a text to 940-595-0138, and let's talk about finding your next great space.

Ford's dropping the price on their electric Mustang Mach-E SUV by up to $8,100. They want to boost sales because fewer folks bought them in January. The cheapest one is now under $40,000, and even the fancy version is over $7,000 cheaper! Ford is trying to sell more cars and give customers a good deal. They're doing this because some electric cars don't get a special tax credit anymore, so they're making them more affordable on their own. Adjusting to changes like Ford is what we do here at Cudd Realty. When home prices or interest rates change, we help our North Texas community to adapt, just like Ford's helping drivers switch to electric cars. It's all about giving value to our customers, no matter if it's a car or a house. Want to know more? Check out the complete story. And if this has you thinking about finding the best value in real estate, let's chat! Just give Michael Cudd a call or shoot a text to 940-595-0138, and let's talk about finding your next great space.